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dum-dum

How many syllables in dum-dum?

  2 syllables

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What rhymes with dum-dum

2 syllables
  • alum
  • degum
  • eardrum
  • humdrum
  • outcome
  • succumb
  • benumb
  • dumdum
  • green thumb
  • income
  • subgum
  • yum-yum
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